Artist Glimpse: Meep Moop
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Meep Moop is an independent Toronto-area singer, guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist with Caribbean roots. Known for her versatile multi-genre style spanning reggae fusion, pop, rock, indie, R&B, and soca, she first built an audience through her YouTube channel before expanding into live performances across festivals and venues throughout the Greater Toronto Area.
Rob Aguiar: Your artist name, Meep Moop, is immediately memorable and unique. Where did it come from, and how does it reflect your personality as an artist?
Meep Moop: As you mentioned, I started as a YouTuber and Meep Moop was my channel name. The name was inspired by a version of “Ode to Joy” by Beaker from the muppets. A lot of people told me that I should change my name after I started playing more professionally but I did not listen. I grew attached to it and I like that the name reflects my goofy nature and inner child.
RA: Your background features undergraduate studies in Life Sciences and Physics at the University of Toronto, followed by a two-year engineering program at George Brown College, before you fully pivoted to a career in music. How did that academic foundation shape your mindset, and what ultimately catalyzed your transition into full-time independent music?
MM: School was very important because it strengthened my ability to learn, which is a very underrated skill. There was a lot that I needed to learn to help me become a professional musician such as audio production, video production, learning how to use equipment for live performances and of course, learning how to sing and play my instruments at a higher level. What ultimately catalyzed my transition was the support I received from people. The support I got online and from friends and family really helped give me the push I needed to go full-time.
RA: You are celebrated for an exceptionally diverse sonic palette; effortlessly spanning everything from classic rock and alternative styles to reggae, pop, and original works. Given your multi-instrumental background playing guitar, piano, alto saxophone, ukulele, and drums, how do those instruments and your heritage influence your approach to arrangement?
MM: Thank you so much! My parents are originally from Guyana but they listened to a variety of music. Because of this, I have an appreciation for many different genres and you can hear a lot of influences in my music, especially in songs like “Carry” and “White Rat”. I have yet to apply all the instruments I play to my music but stay tuned!
RA: Moving from building an initial digital footprint sharing covers and originals on YouTube to performing live across various local venues, community events, and regional festivals throughout the GTA is a significant evolution. What has been the most fulfilling part of connecting with audiences face-to-face?
MM: The most fulfilling part is seeing people's reactions in real time. As corny as it sounds, I genuinely love to make people smile and anytime I see someone singing or dancing along to my music, it makes my day.
RA: Your recent release, "LIGMA" (Life Is Gaslighting Me Again), leans into a uniquely vulnerable and relatable space. What personal vulnerabilities did you bring into the writing process for this track, and what core message or feeling do you hope your listeners take away from it?
MM: LIGMA is inspired by the absurd coincidences and ironies life throws at us. I released it on my birthday, and the reason I did this was because my grandpa passed away on my birthday (you can see how this ties into the theme of the song). LIGMA was originally written a couple years ago but I always knew it was incomplete. I wrote the outro this year, and those lyrics are the most important part of the song and what I want listeners to take away from it.
RA: Given how widely your musical interests span across different genres and instrumentation, if you could choose any artist or producer—past or present—to collaborate with on a brand-new track, who would it be and why?
MM: I think I might choose George Martin. I've listened to a lot of The Beatles' solo stuff and although there's a lot of songs I enjoy, very few of them resonated with me like the band’s original music did. I think a big part of that is because of George Martin. He contributed to a lot of the cool orchestral stuff in their music and I love the piano parts he contributed to In My Life and Rocky Raccoon.
RA: Looking ahead at the path you are carving out for yourself as a self-taught, multi-instrumental artist, what are three personal and or professional goals that you might have for your creative journey?
MM: Although I am grateful for every opportunity I have gotten up until now, I do think it would be cool to do bigger shows. That being said, I need to work on my stage presence, and so I would put that as another goal. My final goal would be to stop caring what people think and to stop people-pleasing. I am finding the less I do this, the more I am able to express myself freely through my art.
As Meep Moop continues to expand her artistic horizons and connect with listeners through her dynamic performances and online presence, her distinct blend of cultural roots, instrumental curiosity, and authentic self-expression ensures an exciting road ahead. We thank her for sharing her story and look forward to seeing where her remarkable creative path takes her next.
